News and Events
Welcome to CancerCare’s news and events. Find out about all our great events and read latest news and stories here. If you would like more information on any of the news articles featured please contact us
Latest News
22 August 2024
Take on a Challenge for Charity
Are you looking to take on your next running, cycling or swimming challenge for a local charity? CancerCare would be honoured if you chose to run, bike or swim for us!
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Events
27 March 2026
Lights to Remember
Remember someone special by placing a light in memory of treasured family and friends we have lost...
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13 January 2024
From flock to fundraiser – Ellie’s Lamb raises over £3,000 for CancerCare
In the run up to Christmas, we have seen some truly amazing fundraisers for CancerCare, but it’s not every day we receive over £3,000 for a…
08 January 2024
Reaching new heights for CancerCare: skydive raises over £2,500
A brave businesswoman and long-term CancerCare supporter plunged 10,000 feet out of a plane to raise vital funds. Nicola Combe, Director of…
08 January 2024
Breaking a clubbercise world record for CancerCare
Fitness enthusiasts worked up a sweat to break a clubbercise world record while raising money for three local charities, including…
29 December 2023
Turkey farmer sells final bird for £1,700 in aid of CancerCare
CancerCare supporter Dave Barton sold his final turkey in aid of us to mark his retirement from turkey farming after a glorious 70 years.…
21 December 2023
Karen Whitfield Foundation raises £4,000 for CancerCare
The Karen Whitfield Foundation has raised a total of £4,000 for CancerCare.
The Karen Whitfield Foundation was established in memory and…
The Karen Whitfield Foundation was established in memory and…
01 March 2024
40th Anniversary Ball
A glitzy evening to celebrate four decades at the heart of the community!
18 December 2023
CancerCare’s Sarah Drake guest lectures at the University of Cumbria
CancerCare’s Engagement Officer Sarah Drake gave another guest lecture to students at the University of Cumbria this December.
Sarah…
Sarah…
18 December 2023
BAE Give As You Earn Scheme raises £2,000 for CancerCare
The BAE Systems Submarines Give As You Earn scheme presented £2,000 to CancerCare.
Head of Fundraising and Marketing Claire Mason and…
Head of Fundraising and Marketing Claire Mason and…
14 December 2023
Carus Green Gold Club raise £848 for CancerCare
We were delighted to receive £848 from Carus Green Golf Club after they held their Fozzie Trophy Charity Day.
Claire Mason, Head of…
Claire Mason, Head of…
08 December 2023
Maria's Story
“Coming to CancerCare makes me feel a lot less scared, gives me courage to go on and an acceptance of what is to come."
07 December 2023
24 ways to do more in 2024!
Looking for a way you can support CancerCare that doesn’t involve money? Well, here are 24 ways you can do more in 2024!